On February 12, 2016, Gurley's family demanded the NYPD permanently end all vertical patrols. Follow NBC Asian America on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr. While his police training included CPR, he said instructors had given cadets most of the answers to pass the required test, echoing a testimony his partner gave last week. The Brooklyn District Attorneys Office and former NYPD cop Peter Liang have both reportedly dropped their respective appeals of Liangs conviction in the 2014 fatal shooting of Akai Gurley in Bruce Springsteen is a megatalented rock star of limited intelligence and outsize cultural influence. Protesters support former New York Police Officer Peter Liang outside a Brooklyn courthouse before his sentencing for manslaughter in the killing of Akai Gurley, in New York April 19, 2016. The NYPD and Mayor de Blasio argue that vertical patrols are essential to safety in public housing. [23] During trial testimony, officers testified that they were taught during academy training to have their guns out at times for fear of possible ambush or when they felt unsafe, and that they were specifically trained to take out their firearm as they approached a roof landing because it was considered dangerous. I remember when I first heard the news, and spewed out this article in an angry, despondent word vomit. Two months later, Judge Danny Chun downgraded his conviction to criminally negligent homicide and sentenced him to five years probation, including 800 hours of community service. [16] Police Commissioner Bill Bratton reported that there had been a spike in violence in the neighborhood over the preceding months with two homicides, two robberies, and four assaults.[16][17]. Former NYPD Officer Peter Liang, who dodged prison time for fatally shooting an unarmed man, must now determine how to spend his 800 hours of community service as lawyers on. The film would not have been as powerful without gaining access to organizers on both sides. Forget the cliched myths and stereotypes about how Asian Americans are politically apathetic or dont vote the overwhelming protests, marches and political pressure the community exerted downright. Liang emigrated to the United States as a child to Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, with his parents and grandmother; he also has a younger brother in college. [5][6][7], On March 28, 2016, prosecuting Brooklyn District Attorney Kenneth P. Thompson recommended to Kings County Supreme Court Judge Danny Chun that Liang serve only house arrest and community service for his sentence. Police Commissioner William Bratton has said that the patrols are needed to reduce crime[17][20] and vertical patrols continue to be conducted in the Pink Houses. On the issue of NYPD patrolling, he considered it essential to public safety; he also characterized the notions of Liang being a scapegoat [16] and police brutality cases somehow being linked together to be non-existent. Even a $1 contribution goes a long way. Q SO-KO, Nagoya, 11 March - 7 May. Landau, like Liang, was also within his two-year probationary period and his firing after the trial was permitted by his contract. Go to our Twitter feed and Facebook page for more content. We love you all and can't appreciate you guys enough. I cant help but bring in a quote from The Great Gatsby, where Nick Carraway describes his role at a party: I was within and without, simultaneously enchanted and repelled by the inexhaustible variety of life.. I cant help but bring in a quote from . Shaun Landau, Liangs former partner who was originally named in the lawsuit, doesnt have to pay because he was released from the complaint, Brown said. Officer Liang failed that night. Akai Gurley, 28, an unarmed, African-American father of a. Their office accepts new patients. "Peter Liang is one individual within a larger, corrupted criminal injustice system that doesn't value black nor brown lives," she said. There was no happiness in him today," Liang's attorney Paul Shechtman told ABC News. Akai Gurley, 28 (pictured), was unarmed when he was shoot and killed by an NYPD officer in 2014. Gurleys supporters want to hold the police accountable. 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Akai Gurley, a 28-year-old black man, was fatally shot on November 20, 2014, in Brooklyn, New York City, United States, by a New York City Police Department officer. Unfortunately the original 1970s Kung Fu series ended after three seasons because Carradine had suffered a number of injuries doing the stunts himself along with the martial arts that are inherently dangerous; and breaking his foot was the last straw for him. Liang entered a dark stairwell while patrolling a public housing complex in New York when Gurley apparently startled him. Normally, I give the benefit of the doubt to the police, even when it is a gray area that theyre in. But, this defense is paradoxical, because while Asian Americans are included in the power structure, they are never equal partners when something goes south, as it did in this case, the Asian American is the first to be blamed. [38], Gurley's funeral was conducted December 6 at the Brown Memorial Baptist Church in Fort Greene. *PATCH 0/3] perf/x86/pebs: various important fixes for PEBS @ 2016-03-03 19:50 Stephane Eranian 2016-03-03 19:50 ` [PATCH 1/3] perf/x86/intel: add definition for PT PMI bit Stephane Eranian ` (2 more replies) 0 siblings, 3 replies; 31+ messages in thread From: Stephane Eranian @ 2016-03-03 19:50 UTC (permalink / raw) To: linux-kernel Cc: acme, peterz, mingo, ak, kan.liang, jolsa, namhyung . 'The sadness, the emptiness in my heart, the emotional depression is still overwhelming. Shortly after Liangs sentencing, people carrying Black Lives Matter signs gathered outside the courthouse, while those supporting him aggregated on the other side. It was at that point, she knew she would have the material to make a 90 minute film. He was the father of a two-year-old girl. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Protesters support former New York Police Officer Peter Liang outside a Brooklyn courthouse before his sentencing for manslaughter in the killing of Akai Gurley, in New York April 19, 2016. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. [29] It was reported that Gurley actually ran after hearing the gunshot and collapsed on the fifth floor. What supporters of Peter Liang are asking for is to grant Liang, like Darren Wilson and Daniel Pantaleo, the license to take black lives at will. . A new film based on a 2014 case involving an Asian American police officer who fatally shot an innocent African American man while patrolling New York City is currently in post-production. Brown, who is also representing Liang in that suit, said he filed a motion to dismiss two months ago, joined by the city and NYCHA, and could hear back on a decision as early as this week. Many of the protesters were pro-police, anti-Black Lives Matterand dismissive of Mr. Gurleys death basically co-opting the language of white supremacists. 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"From retraining our officers to adding body cameras to launching neighborhood policing, our administration is taking significant steps to strengthen the relationship between our officers and the communities they serve," deputy press secretary Monica Klein said in a statement to NBC News. Peter Liang Software Engineer Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 229 followers 228 connections Join to view profile Constantinople University of Sydney Personal Website Report this profile Report. Peter Liang, a Hong Kong-born officer with the NYPD, shot Akai Gurley, 28, while on patrol with his partner Shaun Landau. Liang fired his weapon; the shot ricocheted off a wall and fatally struck Gurley in the chest. From left to right: Scott Rynecki, Akai Gurley family attorney; Kimberly Ballinger, Gurley's domestic partner; and Hertencia Petersen, Gurley's aunt. She also hired a diverse film crew and thought carefully about who should come with her to different events. A former print journalist and television producer, Liang made the jump to directing with 2014's 9-Man, about a streetball game played in Chinatowns throughout North Americaan intriguing fusion of sports doc and cultural history. He added that the Gurley family insisted on Liangs paying as part of the settlement. They graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT BROOKLYN / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE in 2015. This is a film not everyone wanted Liang to make. A jury convicted Liang of second-degree manslaughter in February for Gurley's death. "I'm just confused about what happened. Dr. Peter Liang, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Staten Island, NY and has over 8 years of experience in the medical field. I remember when I first heard the news, and spewed out. Granted, there were some cooler heads in the mix, but those more race-conscious protesters were few and far in between. Prosecutors say the bullet ricocheted off a wall and into Akai Gurley. Former NYPD officer Marc Calcano knows first hand the inherent dangers of conducting vertical patrols. I was shocked and in disbelief that someone was hit,' said Liang, 28. They requested Landau be fired from the department and for the city to invest in programs like affordable housing, community centers, and after-school programs, instead of hiring more NYPD officers.[38]. Tensions around the case quickly surfaced with the case dividing the largely immigrant Chinese community with the progressive members of the Asian American community. It appeared neither side knew the other was there and no words were exchanged, according to authorities. Officer Liang is not merely a bad apple, though thankfully he has been stripped of his gun and will likely face a grand jury in coming months. He then shoved open the stairwell door with his right shoulder with his gun pointed downwards. District Attorney Thompson plans to appeal todays reduction in the verdict. 1.Introduction. His name is Shaun Landau. The NYC Law Department told NBC News that the city will pay $4.1 million, the Housing Authority $400,000, and former NYPD officer Peter Liang $25,000. 16 min read. An earlier version of this story stated that Liang and the Brooklyn District Attorney had filed appeals. Dr. Peter Liang is a gastroenterologist in New York, New York and is affiliated with Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System-Brooklyn. Brown said Liang is still completing his community service. 'I was panicking. A jury convicted Liang of second-degree manslaughter in February for Gurley's death. The NYPD says they have been gradually shifting away from the old model of police training. He received his medical degree from . "You can't see what's behind the wall, you can't see what's above," he explained as he walked the I-team through what a vertical patrol would entail. 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A jury convicted Liang in February of second-degree manslaughter and official misconduct for accidentally firing a shot while, with his gun drawn, he began a vertical patrol with his partner on the eighth floor of a darkened stairwell at the Louis H. Pink Houses. In his spare time, he likes to explore cities and make pointless maps. "Its just been really hard.. It was frustrating to the utmost extent, which is why I never even came near to one of those protests. Doing now what patients need next. RELATED: Peter Liang Won't See Jail Time as Manslaughter Charge Reduced. He turned left and "it just went off when my whole body tensed up," Liang testified. "[72] Furthermore, the light had been out of service for a number of days without repair. Earlier this. And out of all of those killer cops, guess how many got convicted? I guess I came to as a concerned citizen, knowing that this is like, a really important issue and policing is essential and needs some like real real change. But there is a second, stronger argument: Liang was a victim of selective prosecution and racial scapegoating. Two rookie police officers were assigned to the Pink Houses where they were conducting routine vertical patrols,[18][19] in which officers scan a public housing complex from the roof to the ground floor, stopping on each level. me with just its sheer scale. Its a truly monumental and unprecedented show of force, demonstrating a level of organization and mobilization that neither I nor anyone else thought the community was capable of achieving and man, it was a breathtakingly powerful force to behold. The other day, we endorsed Brooklyn DA Ken Thompsons call for ex-cop Peter Liang to do no prison time after his manslaughter conviction. [77][78], The New York City Police Department's practice of vertical patrols was also criticized. The other day, we endorsed Brooklyn DA Ken Thompson's call for ex-cop Peter Liang to do no prison time after his manslaughter conviction. So, when Liang was convicted, it was a watershed for Asian Americans. In evaluating the possibility of equipment failure, they concluded that the 11.5-pound (51-newton) trigger could not have been fired unintentionally. Im not saying that its OK for the White cops to get away. Liang said his finger was never on the trigger, but prosecutors dispute that saying pressure must be applied for the bullet to discharge. "[35] Kings County District Attorney Kenneth P. Thompson said that he planned to impanel a grand jury to look into the shooting. Gurley was visiting his girlfriend and getting his hair braided before Thanksgiving. The documentary had its national television debut on PBS Independent Lens April 12 and remains available for streaming for free until May 11 and on the PBS video app. About 18 months after graduating from the New York City Police Academy, Liang fired his gun from the eighth floor while on patrol. , but those more race-conscious protesters were few and far in between. AsAmNews is a community of users interested in reading, learning and commenting on news, events, people & issues in the Asian Americans and Pacific Islander communities. Call Dr. Peter Liang on phone number (718) 273-0553 for more information and advice or to book an appointment. Overview. [42][43], More than 3,000 protesters, mostly of Chinese American descent, showed up at New York City Hall in March 2015 to support Liang. [26][27][28] Upon entering, Liang said he heard "a quick sound" to his left which startled him. Officer Peter Liang, 27, had his firearm drawn. 2023 THE STANFORD DAILY PUBLISHING CORPORATION, Privacy Policy Accessibility Advertise, Donate and support The Daily when you shop on Amazon, On April 19th, a New York State Supreme Court in Brooklyn, former NYPD officer Peter Liang to five years of probation for the, shooting of unarmed Black man Akai Gurley, Earlier this year, Liangs conviction drew fierce backlash from New Yorks Chinese-American community. Yet Liang did not try to help, though he said he saw that Gurley appeared to be seriously injured, with his eyes rolled back. or debate this issue live on our message boards. [citation needed] There were differing opinions among Liang's supporters, with some feeling he should not have been prosecuted at all while others felt he should have been given a lesser chargebut all agreed the system needed to change. [51][46] Joseph Lin, a real estate agent and activist, had helped to organize the protests due to feeling that Asian Americans had been too passive with no political voice, saying that, "If he's a black officer, I guarantee you Al Sharpton will come out. And indeed, at times, it can seem like that Asian Americans are so privileged and well-integrated into the institutions of power in this country that the community feels compelled to defend it, as the pro-Liang protesters defended the NYPD. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. . Meanwhile, Gurley's girlfriend, Melissa Butler, tried to resuscitate Gurley, following instructions called out by a neighbor who was on the phone with a 911 operator. Play it now! With our combined strengths in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, we are better equipped to drive personalised healthcare forward. And so I think that that that scene was essential for the documentary and, you know, giving the audience a little bit of a model for what can be.. Peter Liang became an officer in June 2013, which likely meant there was one training officer for about a dozen rookies. On a fall day in 2014, Peter Liang, a Chinese American police officer, shot and killed an innocent, unarmed black man named Akai Gurley. The officer, Peter Liang, 28, was found guilty of manslaughter and official misconduct earlier this month in the shooting death of Akai Gurley, 28. He was immediately fired after the highly . See Evanna Lynch Now At 31 He Played 'Chunk' In Goonies.